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South Africa recall Zondeki, Nel

South Africa recall Zondeki, Nel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

They come in place of rested strike duo Shaun Pollock and Makhaya Ntini for the second Test against Zimbabwe, starting at Centurion on Friday.

Steyn guns for long-awaited record

Steyn guns for long-awaited record

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Firebrand fast bowler Dale Steyn will seek to become South Africa's greatest wicket-taker in Tests when they take on Pakistan in the first match of a three-game series at Centurion Park in Pretoria on Wednesday.

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock on the team touring India and the promise it holds.

'Kohli loves Pandya's attitude; will give him a long run'

'Kohli loves Pandya's attitude; will give him a long run'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock feels Virat Kohli sees a bit of himself in Hardik Pandya and predicted a long run for the all-rounder in the Indian team.

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

80 Tests and 16,634 deliveries -- the least by any bowler in the 400 Test wicket Club -- took him to the cherished landmark.

South Africa humble WI again

South Africa humble WI again

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Rain fails to save Windies

Rain fails to save Windies

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Chanderpaul fails to halt SA

Chanderpaul fails to halt SA

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

His gritty 74 was in vain as South Africa beat the West Indies by 189 runs in the first Test.

Photos! Sexy red carpet looks that are too hot to ignore

Photos! Sexy red carpet looks that are too hot to ignore

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Plunging gowns and dangerously sexy slits! Presenting some daring styles from this week's red carpet outings.

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Did Virat Kohli deserve to be replaced as India's ODI captain? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The 63-run win at the Wanderers ensured that South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the ICC Test Team Rankings at the 3 April cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March.

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.

Sweat a good alternative to saliva, but...

Sweat a good alternative to saliva, but...

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'In cold weather conditions, when you are not sweating at all, how do you use sweat?'

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper and administrator Ali Bacher believes that the side's recently-concluded tour against India has played a part in the team's current struggle.

Tests should remain five-dayers: ICC's Jayawardene

Tests should remain five-dayers: ICC's Jayawardene

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The proposal, which has been floated for the 2023-2031 cycle, has not gone down well with the greats of the game, including Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, opposing the idea.

Mumbai unsure about playing Pollard against RCB

Mumbai unsure about playing Pollard against RCB

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Mumbai Indians will wait until Wednesday before deciding whether all-rounder Kieron Pollard, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, can take the field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match at the Wankhede stadium.

Sehwag's five-best in Tests

Sehwag's five-best in Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

On the eve of his 100th Test, here are five memorable knocks by the 'Nawab of Najafgarh'.

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

First volunteer given COVID-19 vaccine in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

If the vaccine is safe and shows a promising immune response in humans, then larger trials would be planned for later in the year.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma's ode to sisterhood, Robert Pattinson's amusing accent, Satyajit Ray's many masterpieces, Steven Soderbergh's breakout indie, Mark Ruffalo's good fight -- all this and more on Sukanya Verma's recommendation list on OTT this week.

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The ICC will send a delegation to India to show the research on ball-tracking by Dr Ed Rosten, an expert in computer vision technology, after the BCCI's objection resulted in the DRS being not put to a vote at the Executive Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur last month.

Steyn takes a dig at Cricket South Africa selectors

Steyn takes a dig at Cricket South Africa selectors

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Steyn replied to a tweet from a user who pointed out that Chris Morris was not named in the squad as he made himself unavailable for the T20I series.

Dale Steyn doesn't know how to sum up 15 years of Test cricket

Dale Steyn doesn't know how to sum up 15 years of Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The fast bowler represented South Africa in 93 Tests and took 439 wickets at an average of 22.95.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

'No issues regarding Bhajji-Symonds controversy'

'No issues regarding Bhajji-Symonds controversy'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

Mumbai Indians mentor-cum-bowling coach Shaun Pollock feels that there's "absolutely no issue" in the team ranks as far as the relationship between old foes Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds is concerned.

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

South African pacer Dale Steyn has become only the 20th bowler to break the 900-point mark in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after claiming six scalps in his side's eight-wicket win over Australia on Friday.

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

South African batsmen will go into the fifth ODI as a more confident unit, having learnt from their mistakes against the Indian spinners.

Rain interrupts play

Rain interrupts play

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Chasing 211 for victory, South Africa were 111 for two in 27 overs, with capatin Graeme Smith batting on 49 and Shaun Pollock on 25.

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The decision was taken at the OCA's General Assembly in Bangkok.

South Africa's Steyn puts comeback plans on hold again

South Africa's Steyn puts comeback plans on hold again

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn has delayed his return from a lengthy injury layoff after withdrawing from a domestic first-class series match because he felt he was not ready.

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Muttiah Muralitharan went past Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket.

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Former India all-rounder Robin Singh was on appointed as the new chief coach of the Mumbai Indians outfit for the 2009-10 season while ex-pacer Paras Mhambrey has been named his deputy.

'Kallis is the greatest cricketer that has ever lived'

'Kallis is the greatest cricketer that has ever lived'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Former South African bowler Pat Symcox has hailed retired South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, saying that Kallis is the 'greatest cricketer that has ever lived'.

Steyn ruled out of England Test series

Steyn ruled out of England Test series

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's four-match Test series in England after being forced to withdraw from his country's A team tour as he has yet to regain full fitness following a fractured shoulder.

World's priciest cities to own a home in

World's priciest cities to own a home in

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Properties in these 10 spots are the globe's most expensive.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

South Africa reach 357 for five

South Africa reach 357 for five

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Ashwell Prince and Mark Boucher repelled early Bangladesh pressure with a record sixth-wicket stand to take South Africa to 357 for five at stumps on the second day of the second Test on Thursday.

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Mumbai Indians have signed on Dwayne Bravo, while former England batsman Mark Ramprakash rejected an offer to join in lucrative IPL.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Fastest Test hundreds against Sri Lanka

Fastest Test hundreds against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Virender Sehwag smashed a brilliant 128, but the loss of four quick wickets saw India end Day 1 on 214 for 4, in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.